Earn Your FACHE
The Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credential represents the gold standard in healthcare leadership.
What is FACHE?
The Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credential signifies board certification in healthcare management. It demonstrates your commitment to excellence, ethical leadership, and ongoing professional development at the highest level.
Why Earn Your FACHE?
The FACHE credential opens doors and sets you apart in the competitive healthcare landscape.
Professional Credibility
Demonstrates to employers, peers, and patients that you have met the highest standards in healthcare management competency.
Career Advancement
Many senior leadership positions list FACHE as preferred or required. The credential can be a differentiator in competitive searches.
Exclusive Network
Access Fellow-only events, leadership communities, and peer networking with board-certified executives across the country.
Lifelong Learning
The recertification process ensures you stay current with the latest in healthcare management, policy, and innovation.
FACHE Requirements
Four milestones on the road to board certification in healthcare management.
ACHE Membership
Be a current member of ACHE in good standing for at least the past 2 consecutive years.
Healthcare Management Experience
Minimum of 5 years of healthcare management experience, including at least 2 years in an executive-level role.
Continuing Education Credits
Complete 36 hours of ACHE-qualified continuing education credits within the last 3 years. ACHE-NJ events count toward this requirement.
Board of Governors Exam
Pass the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management, a comprehensive assessment of healthcare leadership competencies.
ACHE-NJ Chapter Support
Our chapter provides dedicated resources to help you achieve your FACHE credential.
Mentoring Program
Get paired with a FACHE-certified mentor who provides one-on-one guidance through the entire certification process.
Study Groups
Join chapter-organized study groups to prepare for the Board of Governors Examination alongside fellow candidates.
Education Credits
Earn ACHE-qualified continuing education credits at chapter events, webinars, and the annual congress.
Your FACHE Toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for and achieve your FACHE credential, all supported by your ACHE-NJ chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
FACHE stands for Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives — board certification in healthcare management. It signals expertise, experience, and a commitment to lifelong learning and ethical leadership.
Candidates need a current ACHE membership, a graduate degree, qualifying healthcare management experience, references, ACHE education credits, and a passing score on the Board of Governors Examination.
The chapter offers Board of Governors exam study groups, qualified education credits at local events, and mentorship from current Fellows to guide you through the advancement process.